10 Lakh new ration cards to be issued, says Punjab CM
Chandigarh, July 22 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that the state government will issue 10 lakh new ration cards and allow the inclusion of new family members.
Addressing a press conference here, Mann said the applications will be accepted from July 22, with priority given to vulnerable sections of society.
Of the total beneficiaries, 7 lakh ration cards will be issued to newly eligible families, while 3 lakh e-Shram and migrant workers will be brought under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). He said the ration cards will be issued based on the principle of "no cash, no farmaish", with every applicant being assessed through a transparent and digital process. "People can apply online at seva kendras, common service centres (CSCs) or district food offices," the chief minister said....
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